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Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Current conditions at

GW3823 VAIL (G3823)

Lat: 39.64277°NLon: 106.39812°WElev: 8172.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed NE 5 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 23 Dec 09:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE Vail CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Christmas Day
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 19.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow showers before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 17.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 21.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NE Vail CO
 39.69°N 106.31°W (Elev. 11427 ft)
Last Update:
9:11 pm MST Dec 23, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10pm MST Dec 23, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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